September 27, 2012

Lehigh River (Lehigh County) Nice numbers of smallmouth bass and a few trout were reported in recent weeks. The smallmouths were running small. Little Lehigh River (Lehigh County) Tricos were hatching in the late mornings. Jordan Creek (Lehigh County) The deeper holes near Kerns Dam and Wehrs Dam were yielding catfish in recent weeks. Blue

Lake Wallenpaupack (Pike County) A good perch bite on herring or fathead minnows was reported in recent weeks. Smallmouth bass were hitting crankbaits in 12 to 15 feet. Striped bass were slow. Pickerel up to 4-plus pounds were reported, taken on minnows, Shohola Lake (Pike County) Largemouth bass were released on plastic worms in recent

Little Juniata River (Huntingdon, Blair counties) Low clear water in the 60s was reported Sept. 12. While water was becoming cooler, anglers were advised to monitor fluctuating temperatures. A few caddis and slate drakes and some summer blue quills were hatching. Productive patterns included beetles and ants along the banks, and go-to nymphs such as

Pine, Little Pine creeks (Lycoming County) Fishing activity increased in cooling water, and heavy rainfall in early September improved flow. Hatches included a few Blue-Winged Olives, some midges, the occasional Caddisfly, and Slate Drakes. The best fishing was nymphs down deep, because fish were on the bottom all summer. Penns Creek (Union County) Clear water

Lake Erie Perch were still hitting in 55 to 65 feet of water off Walnut Creek and Trout Run in early September, with some of the nicest sizes of the year (up to 14 inches) reported. Perch 12 to 14 inches were reported on small tube jigs or shiners on crappie rigs, in 60 feet